Need help finding transom saver?

[ccarver80]

Hopefully you can see it in the pictures but my trailer bar is recessed in a little bit from the end of my boat, Ive never bought a transom saver before, looking for recommendations.

 

[fhhuber]

http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Parts-Ac...rched.1--session_id.193281036&q=transom saver

 

[charleso]

No further back than it is recessed, you might be able to use a straight one instead of an offset one. It should come with a bracket to bolt on the trailer. You then attach the transom saver bar with a snap pin and lower the motor foot into the v brace.

 

[GA_Boater]

It's hard to tell if you need a straight or kinked T/S from the pics, ccraver.

One way to tell is raise the motor to your preferred towing position, then use a yardstick or a string tied to the lower unit, to the trailer crossmember. If the stick or string clears the hull, a straight T/S will work. If it's close or hits the hull, get kinky.

 

[ajgraz]

Do you have power tilt and trim? I've been using the M-Y Wedge" instead of a rod-type transom saver, and I really like it:
http://www.m-ywedge.com/

 

[Yegboats]

http://www.iboats.com/Springfield-Ma...-view_id.39869

I really like the springfield transom saver its heavy duty compared to the thin aluminium ones, the rubbers are larger which is nice for the 4 strokes. Just remember when you're trimming down on it not to overdue it otherwise your rubbers wont last long.

 

[antonbruun]

marine mechanic told me: take a 2x4 cut it lengthwise so you have a long wedge. put it between bracket and shaft, then lower the engine down to it. Wrap a bungee cord around motor and your done. Works the same as a transom saver and its a lot cheaper. Works for me, but I have a 50 HP Yamaha.

 

[Silvertip]

marine mechanic told me: take a 2x4 cut it lengthwise so you have a long wedge. put it between bracket and shaft, then lower the engine down to it. Wrap a bungee cord around motor and your done. Works the same as a transom saver and its a lot cheaper. Works for me, but I have a 50 HP Yamaha.

No -- it is not the same as a transom saver. 1) that block of wood can fall out on the road and hit a following vehicle. Ask how I know that. 2) A transom saver (deflopperizer) transfers shock to the trailer. (But only if the boat secured to the trailer so it doesn't bounce.) 3) The 2x4 does nothing other relieve pressure on the hydraulics. Shock is still transferred to the transom. Some believe in them -- some don't. In the end it all depends on the type of roads you travel on as to whether or not these things are necessary. If you use a 2x4, "please" as a hook eye and a short safety chain that you can secure that 2x4 to the boat should it come loose.